Explore expert-backed guidance on kids’ nutrition, vitamins, supplements, picky eating, healthy growth, immunity, sleep, and everyday wellness. EllaOla shares science-based resources designed to help parents make informed decisions about their family’s health.
If your child needs more iron, you’re not alone. Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient gaps in childhood—and it can affect everything from mood and energy to focus, growth, and immune health. But giving your child iron isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Not all forms are well absorbed, and some can cause tummy troubles or unpleasant tastes that kids instantly reject.
As parents, we do our best to make sure our kids are growing up happy, healthy, and strong. But even with the best intentions, one of the most common nutritional gaps in children’s diets is often overlooked: iron deficiency.
In fact, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world—and it’s especially prevalent in young children. According to the CDC, nearly 10% of children in the U.S. under the age of 3 are iron deficient. Among adults, the numbers are even more staggering: up to 25% of women of reproductive age and many individuals with restricted diets (like picky eaters or kids with sensory sensitivities) may not be getting enough iron either.
School's out, kids out! Between camp days, road trips, pool parties, and late bedtimes, summer is a season of fun—but it can also mean unpredictable routines, skipped meals, and extra demands on your child’s growing body.
As a pediatric dietitian, the families I work with are doing their best, but sometimes helping their kids get enough nutrition can still be a challenge. Between picky eating, busy schedules, and sensory sensitivities, it’s easy to fall short on key nutrients that are essential for energy, focus, growth, and immune health. Here are my top 5 tips to help your child feel and function at their best every day:
If your pediatrician has recommended an iron supplement for your child, you're not alone. Iron is essential for growing bodies and developing brains—but getting kids to actually take their iron can be a struggle, especially when it comes in liquid form. Here’s why many parents are making the switch from liquid iron to powder—and why EllaOla’s new Unflavored Iron for Kids Powder is making that transition easier than ever.
If your pediatrician has recommended an iron supplement for your child, you're not alone. Iron is essential for growing bodies and developing brains—but getting kids to actually take their iron can be a struggle, especially when it comes in liquid form. Here’s why many parents are making the switch from liquid iron to powder—and why EllaOla’s new Unflavored Iron for Kids Powder is making that transition easier than ever.
If you’ve got kids in school (or more than one under your roof), you know that someone always seems to be coming down with something. Whether it’s the classroom cold making its 3rd round or another surprise stomach bug, it can feel like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of tissues, thermometers, and missed days. But here’s the good news: you can help support your child’s immune system year-round—with a few simple habits that really work.
As parents, we often encounter phases where our children seem to have little to no appetite, making mealtime a challenging endeavor. While it's common for children's appetites to fluctuate, persistent lack of interest in food can be concerning. Interestingly, certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies might play a role in these appetite changes.
If your child has been extra cranky, emotional, or struggling to concentrate lately, you're not alone—and it's not always “just a phase.” While mood swings, tantrums, and high energy are normal parts of childhood, vitamin and mineral deficiencies can make those behaviors more intense and harder to manage.
Let’s be honest: if you're a woman balancing life/kids/work/self, feeling tired kind of feels like a default setting. But there’s a difference between “I need a nap” and “I’m always exhausted.” If you’re constantly running on empty, your body might be waving a big red flag: you’re low on key nutrients that fuel your energy. The good news? A few small shifts can make a big difference.
With so many women’s vitamins on the market, picking the right one can feel weirdly overwhelming. Pretty labels and trendy ingredients aside, a lot of options are loaded with stuff you don’t want—or missing what you actually need.
Let’s talk about “mom brain.” If you've ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there, mixed up appointments, or struggled to find the right word mid-sentence, you're not alone. These moments—often lovingly (or frustratingly) referred to as “mom brain”—are incredibly common among women, especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of motherhood. But what is mom brain really?
